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Cat Cold Cure:

Your cat can catch a cold just like you.



If you have ever had a cold and experienced how stuffy and miserable one feels, imagine what your cat must go through when it catches a cold. Cat cold is not unlike what a human being experiences, though it usually clears up on its own in a few days. However, while the cat is still experiencing the cold, there are some things that you can do to help your cat feel better.

Cat cold symptoms are similar to the symptoms in humans.



They could experience a runny nose, sneezes, fever, or malaise. The cat may also feel weak during this time and may not be able to keep up its activity levels. In order to keep its strength intact, the cat will needs lot of nutrition. Cat cold causes are also similar to the human cold.



Bacterial and viral infections prevalent in certain seasons are responsible for causing colds in cats. These bacteria and viruses have a gestational period and the symptoms usually subside on their own.

Feline cold can take a toll on the cat’s energy and even though the cat may not have much of an appetite, it is important to make sure that it eats well. If you feed your cat dry food, switch to canned food for some time. Since the cat’s nose will probably be stuffed, the cat may not be able to smell the dry food. Canned food, on the other hand, has a stronger aroma and is therefore better for the cat, especially when it is ill. Adding a small amount of tuna to the cat’s food can also help. The aroma of the tuna will motivate the cat to eat well, thereby helping it retain its strength. Make sure that your cat has access to fresh, clean water. The cat needs to drink lots of water to prevent dehydration during its sick period.

If the cat’s nose is running too much, you can keep cleaning it with a soft, wet cloth. If you allow the cat’s nose to continue running, it may result in crusting, which will be difficult to remove. The cat’s eyes may also run at this time. Use a soft cotton ball to clean the cat’s eyes. The cat may take a little time to recover. However, if the cat continues to be sick even after a week, take it to a doctor. Since the viruses are transferable, keep the sick cat away from the other cats you may have at home. Continue to quarantine the sick cat until the cat cold treatment is completed.

 
  Submitted on March 2, 2010  
 
 
 

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